Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class, and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. The Pre-Analytics Processing Technician plays a critical role in ensuring the integrity and quality of laboratory specimens prior to testing. Working within a high-volume receiving laboratory at Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus, this role focuses exclusively on specimen accessioning and manual processing-no testing is performed. Technicians handle urine and blood specimens that often cannot be recollected, making accuracy, attention to detail, and adherence to quality standards essential. Daily responsibilities include specimen processing, quality assurance checks, and routine equipment maintenance in a fast-paced environment. Caregivers are responsible for accessioning and manually processing specimens while managing multiple priorities efficiently. This role requires consistent execution of daily quality assurance activities and equipment upkeep, along with the ability to maintain precision under time-sensitive conditions. Strong organizational skills and reliability are key to supporting uninterrupted laboratory operations. This role expands on these responsibilities with advanced manual processing, problem-solving, and complex accessioning and data entry tasks. Technicians at this level apply deeper laboratory knowledge to interpret and accession reference laboratory specimens and are expected to be comfortable with data collection and basic data analytics. Cleveland Clinic offers extensive opportunities for professional growth, including educational development, advancement through the Professional Ladder, and a comprehensive benefits package that supports overall health and well-being. **A caregiver in this position works evenings, 3:00pm - 11:30pm.** A caregiver who excels in this role will: + Receive and accession specimens into the LIS (Lab Information System). + Prepare specimens for analysis. + Perform manual processing (centrifuge, aliquoting, and routine maintenance), problem-solving functions, and issue resolution. + Assume compliance with basic regulations (temperature monitoring). + Perform QA activities (pending log audit). + Retrieve, sort, track and deliver specimens and verify receipts in the lab. + Perform basic clerical functions (i.e., answering phones). Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: + High School Diploma or GED **and** one year of lab experience Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: + Associate's Degree, preferably in a science related field (this may substitute the **one** year of experience needed above) + Strong organizational and time management skills **Physical Requirements:** + Manual dexterity to perform specimen handling techniques and to take measurements + May require extended periods of standing, walking and/or sitting. + Handles and transports bio hazardous materials. + Visual acuity, including the ability to distinguish colors. + Must have normal or corrected vision. + Must be able to lift and/or carry up to 25 pounds. **Personal Protective Equipment:** + Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as defined in the exposure control plan. **Pay Range** Minimum hourly: $19.25 Maximum hourly: $29.30 The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate's actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate's work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic's benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.). Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities